Description
Scrumptious sourdough banana muffins blend tangy sourdough magic with sweet banana comfort, creating a breakfast masterpiece that elevates morning moments. Hearty, wholesome ingredients come together effortlessly, promising delightful bites you’ll savor with each golden, perfectly crumbed morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein Base:
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 large egg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/2 cup sourdough starter (discard or active)
- 1/4 cup sugar (or honey/maple syrup)
- 1/4 cup melted butter or oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins:
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and preparing a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or paper liners.
- Transform ripe bananas into a smooth puree using a fork or potato masher in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Incorporate sourdough starter, cottage cheese, sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract into the mashed banana, whisking until the mixture achieves a uniform consistency.
- In a separate vessel, thoroughly combine flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt using a whisk to eliminate potential lumps.
- Gently integrate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, using a folding technique to prevent overmixing and maintain the batter’s delicate structure.
- Distribute the batter evenly across muffin cups, filling each approximately two-thirds full. Optional: Enhance the muffins by delicately folding in chopped nuts or dried fruit.
- Position the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, monitoring for a golden surface and checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center.
- Allow muffins to rest in the tin for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature and set their structure.
Notes
- Swap cottage cheese with Greek yogurt for a tangy, protein-packed alternative that maintains moisture.
- Add chocolate chips or blueberries to introduce exciting flavor variations and texture complexity.
- Use gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version without compromising the muffins’ soft, tender crumb.
- Reduce sugar by using ripe bananas and adding a touch of honey or maple syrup for natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg